Chmestar
B‘alabak-Al Hirmil, Lebanon
Why visit Chmestar?
Chmestar (also spelled Shmustar or Shmistar) is a town in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, on the eastern slope of Mount Sannine overlooking the Beqaa Valley at about 1,250 m elevation, roughly between Baalbek (about 21 km away) and Zahle. It had a population of around 30,000 as of a 2012 census, predominantly Shia Muslim. Like much of the surrounding Beqaa Valley, it is an agricultural area.
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By Plane
Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY IATA) is approximately 90 km west, about a 1.5-hour drive.
By Car / Road
From Beirut, drive east through the Beqaa Valley; Chmestar lies between Baalbek (about 21 km away) and Zahle.
The town is walkable. Local taxis are available for trips to Baalbek.
What are the things to do?
- Views over the Beqaa Valley – Chmestar's position on the slope of Mount Sannine gives sweeping views across the valley below.
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- Baalbek (~21 km) – UNESCO-listed Roman temple complex
- Zahle – Beqaa Valley's largest city
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Guide content as of July 2026.
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